Anatomical Pathology Technician in Liverpool

Job Summary

To participate in the activities of the mortuary.

Primarily providing a technical service, to the Trust and other users of the service assisting Histopathologists and Forensic Pathologists during the post-mortem examination.

• At all times the dignity of thedeceased must be maintained
• 1. Services All technical aspects of maintaining and developing a mortuaryservice.
• 2. People health and safety, discipline, appraisal
• 3. Resources equipment evaluation, consumable evaluation
• 4. Information departmental procedures, computer skills, departmental meetings
• 5. Training Training and development of technical staff, continuing professional Development.

Key Responsibilities

• 1.1 To undertake a share of the autopsy-related and day-to-day mortuary serviceactivity.
• 1.2 To assist with any post-mortem deemed to be high-risk.
• 1.3 To participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
• 1.4 To participate in the organisation and supervision of workshops held within themortuary.
• 1.5 To ensure that the dignity of the deceased is maintained.
• 2.1 Adhere to the organisations health and safety policies.
• 2.2 Assist in producing risk assessments.
• 2.3 Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee
• 3.1 To participate in assessing the needs for additional resources.
• 3.2 To participate in assessing new equipment.
• 3.3 To ensure that adequate levels of stocks and equipment are maintained.
• 3.4 To ensure equipment is maintained in a reasonable condition.
• 4.1 Ensure adherence to and participate in reviewing operational procedures.
• 4.2 Participate in departmental meetings.
• 4.3 To use the departmental computer system as required.
• 4.4 Regular liaison with hospital staff, funeral directors, Coroners office and otherpersonnel to maintain and improve the service.
• 4.5 Daily liaison with pathologists with regard to hospital and Coroners post-mortemexaminations.
• 4.6 Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• 5.1 To assist junior medical staff in becoming acquainted with local procedures.
• 5.2 To supervise and train other trainee APTs
• 5.3 To participate in the development and implementation of training programmes.
• 5.4 To participate in continuing professional development.
• Clinical Governance / Quality

Primarily providing a technical service, to the Trust and other users of the serviceassisting Histopathologists and Forensic Pathologists during the post-mortemexamination.

Education and Training development

Structed training and development needs to support the L3 and L4 Diploma in RSPH To participate in the organisation and supervision of workshops held within themortuary.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality anddiversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation (the Equality Act 2010) and to: Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance ofpeoples rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice; Valuing people as individuals and treating everyone with dignity and respect, consideration and without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoplesexpressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and deliveringappropriate services; Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under Trust policy.

Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels ofbehaviour in colleagues.

Acknowledge others different perspectives and recognise the diverse needsand experiences of everyone they come into contact with.

March 2024 With the support of managers develop an equality and diversity objective through the personal development review process.

Values and Behaviours

We are Caring We are kind to each other and always show compassion to ourselves and others.

We know we are doing this when: We are always kind and compassionate to ourselves, our patients, families and colleagues.

We recognise and appreciate each other, taking pride in working here andour contribution to success.

We are professional and always seek to deliver the best standards of care.

We are Fair We treat people equitably and value their differences.

We know we are doing this when: We value everyone for their unique contribution and we embrace diversity; We are confident in speaking up and we support all our colleagues to do thesame; We are open and honest.

We Are Innovative We work as a team to continuously improve the way we deliver and transform health care.

We know we are doing this when: We continuously improve the services we deliver and pioneer new ways ofdoing things; We learn from mistakes, striving to ensure we get things right first time; We create and share knowledge with each other, patients and ourprofessional communities.

Infection Prevention & Control

All staff will adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times and carryout role specific duties as per roles and responsibilities.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/Data Protection regarding all personal information and Trust activitymust be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours).

All staff shouldensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust privacy, confidentiality andsecurity policies and procedures.

Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriouslyand appropriate disciplinary action taken

• Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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